# 47 CFR § 5.51: Eligibility

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.51

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 5.51
- **Heading:** Eligibility
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 5—EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE > Subpart B—Applications and Licenses

## Text

(a) Authorizations for stations in the Experimental Radio Service will be issued only to persons qualified to conduct the types of operations permitted in § 5.3, including testing laboratories recognized by the Commission for radio frequency device testing.
(b) No foreign government or representative thereof is eligible to hold a station license in the Experimental Radio Service.

## Nearby sections

- [47 CFR § 5.1 § 5.1 Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.1.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.3 § 5.3 Scope of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.3.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.5 § 5.5 Definition of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.5.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.51 § 5.51 Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.51.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.53 § 5.53 Station authorization required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.53.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.54 § 5.54 Types of authorizations available.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.54.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.55 § 5.55 Filing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.55.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.57 § 5.57 Who may sign applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.57.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.59 § 5.59 Forms to be used.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.59.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.61 § 5.61 Procedure for obtaining a special temporary authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.61.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.63 § 5.63 Supplemental statements required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.63.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.64 § 5.64 Special provisions for satellite systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.64.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.65 § 5.65 Defective applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.65.md)
- [47 CFR § 5.67 § 5.67 Amendment or dismissal of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-5.67.md)

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